1 First Peoples of the Northwest Coast HOME ACTIVITY RESOURCE KIT (GRADES 4 – 8) © NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PERMISSION 2 Acknowledgement We would like to start by acknowledging that the land where we learn, live, and play on is the traditional and unceded territory of the Halq'eméylem speaking Coast Salish peoples. This refers to a language group that more widely encompasses the Indigenous people who used and continue to use this land, and includes nations such as the Qayqayt, qʼʷa:nƛʼ̓ ən̓ (Kwantlen), Katzie, kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Stó:lō, sc̓əwaθn məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), and Tsleil-Waututh. Notes on land acknowledgement 3 The nations noted in the land acknowledgement are amongst those more socially present in New Westminster. Below is a listing of all First Nations, communities and bands that have declared an interest in the place we now know as New Westminster. First Nation, Band or Community Kwaw Kwaw Apilt First Shxw'Ow'Hamel First Atchelitz First Nation Nation Penelakut Band Council Nation Stz'uminus First Nation Sumas First Nation Chawathil First Nation Kwikwetlem First Nation Popkum Skawahlook First Nation Administration Office Lake Cowichan First Cheam Indian Band Nation Qayqayt First Nation Skowkale First Nation Tsawwassen First Nation Soowahlie First Nations Cowichan Tribes Leq'a:mel First Nation Scowlitz Indian Band Band Office Tsleil Waututh Nation Halalt First Nation Lyackson First Nation Seabird Island Band Squamish Nation Tzeachten First Nation Katzie First Nation Matsqui First Nation Semiahmoo First Nation Squiala First Nation Yakweakwioose Kwantlen First Nation Musqueam First Nation Shxwhá:y Village Sto:Lo Tribal Council Program Content 4 In part, the mission of the New Westminster Museum and Archives is to enhance knowledge and deepen understanding of our City and its diverse peoples. We believe true understanding is generally gained through respect for people's lived experiences within the context of traditional knowledge, scientific knowledge, historic record and contemporary society. To this end First Peoples of the North West Coast aims to provide direct access to those holding traditional knowledge and lived experience whenever possible. Throughout this program we have included direct links to local first nations, Indigenous artists and those that have been entrusted with the telling of traditional knowledge. This is done intentionally with respect for the local Indigenous community and through an awareness that we are not positioned to share the stories of others when they have a voice to do so themselves. Notes on program content 5 This program covers a small part of Coast Salish history and tradition. The artefacts, foods, and practices we share are a part of living traditions. In other words, they are important parts of Coast Salish culture that persist across generations into present day. These activities contain only a small number of examples from some local Indigenous communities. That means they are not fully representative of each rich and complex community, or capture all nations with attachment to New Westminster. What’s inside 6 BC Curriculum •First Peoples Principles of Learning Connections •Big Ideas (grades 4 – 8) •Family activity, or independent activity Place and learn •See and hear traditional knowledge of New Westminster through the Musqueam place names mapping portal (15 mins) •Family activity, or independent activity Artefact and learn •Guessing game (10 minutes) •Trying basic weaving (15+ mins) •Family activity Snack and learn •Learn about and try 3 traditional foods (15 mins) •Family activity, independent quiet art time Art and learn •Optional visit to local public art •Learn about and try traditional design elements (20 mins) •Shi-shi-etko (book by Nicola Campbell, Salish and Métis author) Listen and learn •Listen to and reflect as Shi-shi-etko prepares for residential school (30 mins) •Optional walking reflection Short shopping list… 7 • Piece of cardboard • Scissors Artefact and learn • Tape • 2 colours of thick string or yarn • Smoked salmon or salmon lox • Dried cranberries* Snack and learn • Stinging nettle tea* *Can be purchased at Galloways in New Westminster • Printer Art and Learn • Paper • Something to colour with • Pencil Listen and Learn • Paper 8 BC Curriculum Connections First Peoples Principles of Learning 9 1. Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors. 2. Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place). 3. Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions. 4. Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities. 5. Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge. 6. Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story. 7. Learning involves patience and time. 8. Learning requires exploration of one’s identity. 9. Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and/or certain situations. Curricular Connections – Big Ideas 10 Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory. Indigenous societies throughout the world value the well-being of the self, the land, spirits, and ancestors. Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity. Technologies are tools that extend human capabilities. The choice of technology and tools depends on the task. Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things. Communities include many different roles requiring many different skills. Healthy communities recognize and respect the diversity of individuals and care for the local environment. We shape the local environment, and the local environment shapes who we are and how we live. Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada. Designs grow out of natural curiosity. Plants and animals have observable features. People create art to express who they are as individuals and community. Exploring works of art exposes us to diverse values, knowledge, and perspectives. Stories and traditions about ourselves and our families reflect who we are and where we are from. Strong communities are the result of being connected to family and community and working together toward common goals. Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies. 11 Place and Learn What do we know about this place? 12 Let’s stop to think about what we know, and do not know, about the place we now call New Westminster. Musqueam First Nation has an interactive Place Names Mapping Portal found at: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/our-story/musqueam-territory/place- names-map/ This map shares local language, photos, and geography through Musqueam knowledge and perspective. Instructions on how to use the map are found on the next two slides. What can we learn about this place? 13 Go to page 8 of the map guide. Here you will learn how to listen to local place names in hən̓qə̓ min̓əm̓ (downriver Halq'eméylem), the primary language spoken by Musqueam people. You can also view historical or present-day photographs of each place. What can we learn about this place? 14 Launch the map and drag over to the “New Westminster” area. What have we learned about this 15 place? Did you see anything on the map that you have not seen before (click on the location points)? Try to find three place names on land one on water that you have never heard before. Zoom in close to each place. What does the hən̓qə̓ min̓əm̓ name sound like? What do we call these places today? Do they have names today? How are Musqueam names different than names given by settlers? What are the places you found named after? 16 Artefact and Learn Artefacts and Museums 17 We would like to acknowledge that many of the artefacts you are about to see come from an ongoing process of colonialism. We observe this fact by: Not knowing the true origins of the items Who made them? Who owned them? What was their purpose or significance in the hands of this person or group? Not knowing how they became a part of the museum’s collection Who donated the items? How did they come to own them? Knowing that keeping each item in the museum’s collection separates them from descendants of the original owner or group Knowing a process of decolonization in settler museums is important and must continue by Seeking opportunities to create relationships with people holding traditional knowledge of these items Working within these relationships to determine the best home for these items or sharing their stories should knowledge keepers feel it important Artefact and Learn - Activity 18 Look at each artefact and try to guess what they are. Hint: Some are tools, some are both tools and art. The answer for each will be on the next page. 19 IH2008.609.3; IH2008.609.2; IH2008.622.1 Answer: Projectile Points 20 (often referred to as arrowheads) Projectile points are stone tools that are used for hunting and fishing. These points are from the New Westminster Museum’s teaching and permanent collections. Fishing with points 21 Follow the link to hear a story about nighttime fishing with points, read by Stó:lō elder Elizabeth Herrling, from the Stó:lō Library and Archives. This story is a part of the Stó:lō Shxweli Halq'eméylem Language Program: Halxeywa: A torch lighting story by Ts'ats'elexwot 22 IH2009.127.1; IH2009.128.1 Answer: Stone fishing weights 23 These are from the New Westminster Museum’s permanent collection Learn more about fishing with weights (and other fishing techniques) from the Stó:lō people: http://www.sfu.museum/time/en/panoramas/beach/gill -netting/54/ 24 Answer: Spindle Whorl 25 Spindle whorls are tools used to spin wool into yarn for weaving. The carved spindle whorl is from the museum’s teaching collection. Woman spinning yarn at the Coast Salish village of Musqueam.